La Coupe d'Europe Moto Guzzi "Fast Endurance 2021" est prête à célébrer une passion séculaire pour les deux roues. Une étape incontournable pour tous ceux qui aiment vivre la course comme un moment d'amitié, de passion et de plaisir.
Après deux saisons d'un succès extraordinaire, le Trophée Moto Guzzi "Fast Endurance" continue de grandir, franchit les frontières et devient la Coupe d'Europe. Pour le centenaire de la marque de Mandello, la compétition sur une Moto Guzzi V7 III prend une dimension internationale. Une fois de plus tous les motos seront équipés d'un "kit course" spécial, pour garantir à chaque pilote les plus hauts niveaux de performance, de sécurité et de plaisir. La formule de course reste "endurance rapide", pour des équipages de deux coureurs, d'une durée de 90 minutes pour les courses de Vallelunga et Misano, tandis qu'à Varano et Magione il y aura des doubles courses de 60 minutes.
Avec le départ spectaculaire de style Le Mans s'ajoutent de nombreuses innovations destinées à divertir à la fois le pilote novice et le pilote vétéran de MotoGuzzi. 2021 sera également une véritable coupe d'Europe reconnue par la Fédération Internationale de Moto. Il y aura plus d'opportunités de défier des équipes étrangères, des coureurs forgés à partir d'expériences et de cultures différentes, mais toujours unis par une passion pour la course, l'amitié et le plaisir.
La saison débutera à la fin du printemps, respectant pleinement toutes les règles anti-contagion relatives à Covid-19.Il y aura 4 week-ends avec 6 courses «mini endurance», qui débuteront officiellement à Varano le 22 mai.
Jusqu'au 11 avril 2021, il est possible de s'inscrire pour l'intégralité du championnat au prix réduit de 1250 € par équipe. Alternativement, il est possible de s'inscrire à des épreuves individuelles, jusqu'à deux semaines avant la course, au coût de 350 € pour les courses simples ou 450 € pour les week-ends de courses doubles.
Pour tout type d'informations relatives à l'adhésion, à la demande de licence et à l'inscription au Trophée, vous pouvez contacter l'adresse e-mail epocasport@federmoto.it
The year 2020 is not one we will soon forget, but thankfully its nearly in the rearview mirror as we all twist the throttle and round the last bend into 2021. As the pandemic took hold, you showed your spirit and overwhelmed us with an incredible number of entries into The Covid Custom Motorcycle Show. Not only did it provide a welcome distraction, but showed the community and comradery that exists in the scene right around the globe. Inspired the marvellous machines kept being created and to find the very best of the year we put on our masks, brought in some extra sanitiser and convened to compile a list of the years best builds. With great thanks to you all for joining us again on this on the ride, Ladies and Gentleman, you’re Pipeburn Bike of the Year…
10. He made the Top Ten last year and the king of clean is back with one of the most impressive builds of an unlikely donor motorcycle to be seen in 2020. Sean Skinner of Virginia’s MotoRelic took a risk on the quirky Honda Magna V30 from 1984 and hit another home run with a slick transformation. The V4 engine might howl, but its unusual shape in an early ’80s package meant style points started at zero, requiring all of Sean’s skill to produce a bike that was pleasing to the eye and functioned flawlessly; as always he did it and it was a hit amongst readers too!
9. It is without a shadow of a doubt the most controversial material used on motorcycles, but finally a builder had the crowds cheering for the wonders of wood. Real name Sébastien Valliergues this master craftsman operates under the nom de plume George Woodman, and the boy from Biarritz put some beautiful Beech to best use on a Yamaha XSR700. The front fairing alone is a work of art and sets the theme for the cohesive build that gave this entry-level Yammie some serious street cred.
8. Spencer from Parr Motorcycles has carved out a niche in the custom scene for himself and oh boy does he do it well. Retro-remakes of the dashing demons of dirt is what he does best and for 2020 he turned his attention to the beloved Honda XR650R. With Tracker styling, a Honda racing colour scheme and an incredible eye for capturing the detail of the bikes from the period, Spencer had everyone wanting to park his Honda in their own garage.
7. Giacomo Galbiati of GDesign Custom Motorcycle in Como, Italy, is as much an artist as he is a motorcycle builder and his offering for the year set the internet alight. His remarkable 2008 Royal Enfield 500 Bullet is as much Rajasthan as it is old Rome and gave fans of both vintage-styled motorcycles and the RE marque something to sink their teeth into. A truly rideable canvas, adorned in brass and black, Giacomo captured hearts with old school romance from his bronzed bobber.
6. The year saw so many ‘flying bricks’ hit the Pipeburn inbox we could have nearly built a house from them, but none hit the spot quite like the Dixer Parts K100RS. Proving why having a plan is so important, every aspect of the build is well thought out before being executed to perfection. Minimalism, amazing attention to detail and a refusal to use anything but the best of parts produced one of the years cleanest builds. It was a big year for Poland and the boys from the south of the country made sure lovers of Bavarian Brawn got their fill.
5. Proving that good things really do come in small packages, the Yamaha TMAX by Lobomotive first knocked us all over in the Pipeburn office and then created a storm of appreciation across the web. A scooter was playing with the big boys and Xavi went all out for the GP look and feel. Not only are the visuals flawless, but carbon brakes, magnesium wheels and superbike suspension means this twist and go is smile-inducing silliness in the best possible way
4. It’s as much a stunning sculpture as it is a mechanical masterpiece and the Ducati 750SS by Cevennes Retro Motors had us all appreciating that rare french ability to take an already gorgeous creation and make it even more irresistible. Cedric Trenquir built everything but the motor and took the beloved Bologna base and infused it with a combination of artistic flair and unparalleled fabrication that makes it a feast for the eyes.
3. The first to step onto the podium is Jordon Dickson from Union Speed & Style, with his stunning 1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead dubbed the ‘SourKraut’. Having been invited to compete in Germany at the AMD World Championship of custom bike building, Jordon is already recognised as one of the finest builders on the globe and he has more than proved his metal with this heart-stopping Harley. Styled on the theme of pre-war race bikes, every inch of the bike is clean and lean, a study in perfection that had purist’s hearts pounding.
2. If we had a time machine to take one machine back to the Ace Cafe of the ’60s to really get tongues talking, this would be it! The holy grail of cafe cool was always the race proven Norvin blend and nobody has ever built one quite like the Italian team at Stile Italiano. Readers were offering up their kidney’s and considering selling their kids to park this piece of two-wheeled Nirvana in their garage and builder Gianluca came so close to gold.
1. But when there can only be one winner, Jim Alonze once again secures the top prize, relishing the closure of Covid to hand-build just about every part on his incredible Ducati Monster masterpiece. With just a set of engine cases in hand, it didn’t matter at Alonze Customs with Jim behind a 60 year-old manual mill making every perfect part. Words can’t do the man’s talent justice, like the works of da Vinci you simply have to drink it in, raw alloy in the finish and nothing but Gold in our eyes.
Thank you to all our readers for a year we won’t forget in hurry. Stay safe and have a great New Year. Big thanks to our sponsors who keep the rubber on the road. Big mention to Motogadget who produce some of the best components on most of the bikes we feature. Also Mad Exhausts who create some of the coolest custom pipes in the business. Last but not least, Cognito Moto who have one of the most comprehensive online custom parts stores. See you on the flip side of 2020.
Along with Triumphs, Nortons are some of the most quintessential cafe racers ever. The Norton Motorcycle Company, based in Birmingham, England, started making motorcycles way back in 1902 (though they had French and Swiss engines in the early years). In 1907 a Norton with Peugot engine, ridden by Rem Fowler, won the twin-cylinder class in the first Isle of Man TT race, beginning a sporting tradition that went on until the 1960s. Winning the first ever IOMTT is kind of a big deal if you ask us. Not to mention, the Norton Manx racers of the 1950’s were so stylish, so fast, and just so damn cool. Their legacy and racing pedigree make vintage Nortons still so highly sought after and respected.
If you’re looking for a custom Norton these days, there is one place to look; NYC Norton. Whether you’re looking for a full Commando restoration, a one-of-a-kind Special, a world-class race bike blueprinted from the crank up, a Grand Prix chassis, or a top spec motor or gearbox rebuild, NYC Norton corners the market. NYC Norton not your standard roll-in service shop but a high-end dedicated workspace, streamlined for the sole purpose of producing and restoring our beloved bikes and assembling their associated components, which are either built in-house or sourced from the best suppliers in the world.
The NYC Norton Seeley Commando is an absolute wolf in wolf’s clothing, built around a Titchmarsh Seeley MK2 Chassis with a Norton twin motor punched out to 1007cc. Initially conceptualized and commissioned by our good friend John Magyar, the original NYC Norton 1007cc was designed with the sole purpose of becoming the most feared machine on the big city streets. The bike twirled the dyno up to 90s at the rear wheel, and spun up quicker than any Commando we’ve had in our hands. With a total weight of just under 300lbs, careful use of the throttle was necessary.
Later, an NYC Norton 1007 caught the eye and became the muse for world-renowned artist Sebastian Errazuriz’s own unique vision on function vs. form. A new bike was built, adorned in Sebastian’s alloy trim (known as “Time Lapse”), was featured at the legendary Art Basel Miami show in December, 2013, and sold within 20 minutes of the VIP preview, before the doors even opened to the public; a testament to the desirability of both form and function. The Time Lapse bike is now on display at The Carnegie Museum of Art.
Now with more in production, the 1007 platform (pictured here) has proven to be more than a one-off pipe dream, combining the highest-performance AND reliability of a road-going Seeley Norton to date.
These bikes are available in 750cc, 850cc, 920cc, and 1007cc all in street-legal trim. NYC Norton Seeleys have won numerous championships and races the world over, but the Grand Prix chassis is a very rideable platform for custom street-bike specials. Their Seeley builds have been featured on TV and in print, displayed in museums and international design shows, and the centerpieces of some of the most exclusive motorcycle events around the world. These bikes are a highly technical, exclusive special, built around a replica of the famous Colin Seeley chassis, with subtle additions of modern componentry that make this exotic beauty as surprisingly tractable on the city streets as it is on the racing circuit. And, form following function, it is probably one of the most magnificent machines you’ll ever see.
Photos: Douglas MacRae /Contact NYC Norton for pricing and availability
nous nous déclarons fans du travail de ce Brésilien appelé Fernando Casado. voici l'histoire de cette moto
"Le 25 avril 2017, j'ai reçu un message inattendu d'un type nommé Alessandro Almeida, propriétaire du salon de coiffure Espaço Homem dans la municipalité de Cianorte - PR. Avec quelques minutes de conversation, j'ai déjà senti que tout comme moi, Alessandro était un fanatique des vieilles choses, et il est venu me voir pour faire un projet Café Racer, mais je ne savais pas quelle moto serait la base du projet, et à ma surprise et mon immense bonheur, c'était la très rare Honda S90.Sans ciller, j'ai accepté le projet et en quelques mois, nous avons commencé le processus de création, où j'ai pu capturer les goûts d'Alessandro, assembler des panneaux qui reflétaient sa personnalité et fabriquer une moto où il pourrait la porter quand il la conduisait.Dans ce projet, il y a un peu de la méthode que j'ai utilisée pour développer la moto pour Alessandro, et le résultat de mois de travail et de dévouement pour faire une personnalisation à la hauteur d'une moto si rare et élégante.Je tiens à remercier tous ceux qui ont pu profiter de la phase de développement de la moto, que ce soit avec des compliments, des conseils et des suggestions. Et surtout à Alessandro pour avoir fait confiance à mon travail et m'avoir donné carte blanche pour développer quelque chose en plus d'un élément qui a tant de valeur pour lui."
